Top BPO Companies in the United States
Business process outsourcing has become a core operating decision for US companies of every size — from startups offloading customer support to Fortune 500s running entire back-office functions through outside teams. The right BPO partner can lower your cost per transaction, free up your internal team to focus on core work, and bring specialized expertise (in claims, payroll, data entry, or call center operations) that would take years to build in-house.
Clutch helps you compare top US BPO companies through verified client reviews, service breakdowns, and real pricing data — so you can shortlist providers that fit your scope and your budget. Use the filters below to narrow by service area, industry, and project size, and explore related directories:
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 44 projectsUnity Communications is a professional outsourcing company specializing in customer service, billing management, and data processing across various industries. The company is praised for its reliability, responsiveness, and ability to align with client company values. Notable strengths include high communication standards, cultural fit, and value for cost. Around 95% of reviews highlight their effective project management and adaptability, while 10% suggest improvements in specific areas such as agent evaluation and leadership transitions.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsHugo Inc. | Top CX Provider is an outsourcing company specializing in customer experience (CX) and support services. The company consistently receives high praise for its effective project management and adaptability, with 100% of reviewers noting the team's ability to seamlessly integrate into existing operations. Approximately 70% of the feedback highlights the company's impressive cultural fit and commitment to quality, with measurable outcomes like increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 185 projectsRemote CoWorker is a virtual assistance company specializing in administrative support, customer service, and operational optimization. The reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of clients highlighting their responsiveness and effective communication. Clients also appreciate their ability to meet deadlines consistently, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned across reviews.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 18 projectsTECHSPEED INC is a data solutions company specializing in data entry, content management, and business process outsourcing. The company is praised for its professionalism and adaptability, with 100% of clients highlighting their responsiveness and 90% appreciating their ability to deliver on time. Clients commend their excellent project management and flexibility, noting a strong customer-first mindset. There were no significant areas for improvement mentioned across reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toledo, OH
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Launched in 2012, Elosophy, a small software development company, is based in Toledo, Ohio. Their services include Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Launched in 2007, xClosure is a Direct Marketing company. Their team provides Direct Marketing and Call Center Services.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 52 projectsBig Outsource is a professional virtual assistance service provider specializing in administrative support, customer service, and content management tasks. Reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with approximately 90% of clients noting improvements in efficiency and communication. Clients appreciate their proactive project management and seamless integration into existing workflows, though some desire more proactive tool suggestions and flexible support hours.
$100,000+Undisclosed10,000+Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsTDCX is a business process outsourcing company specializing in customer service, technical support, and risk assessment across diverse industries, primarily in the APAC region. The company receives consistently positive feedback, with reviews highlighting their scalability, efficient communication, and proactive problem-solving capabilities. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt quickly to changes and deliver high-quality outcomes, with approximately 90% of feedback being positive.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49White Plains, MD
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VETS UNITED LLC is a Translation company. Founded in 2017, the team provides Translation and Warehousing & Distribution. The agency is located in White Plains, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Syracuse, NY
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Technet Technology, a small SEO agency, is in Syracuse, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Accounting company Grupo ZEU was founded in 2010. The agency provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Claymont, DE
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Social media marketing firm Destiny Digital Consulting LLC is located in Claymont, Delaware. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Image Access Corporation, a Robotics Process Automation company, is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. They focus on Robotics Process Automation and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clinton Township, MI
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Digital Desk is a social media marketing company established in 2014. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morrisville, NC
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Xperience Ads is a pay per click company established in 2019. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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Small SEO company AdverUp, is located in Tacoma, Washington. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Buttered Toast, a Market Research company, is located in San Francisco, California. Established in 2016, the team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chambersburg, PA
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In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Chambersburg Waste Paper is a small Waste Management company. Their services include Waste Management and Document Digitization & Management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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Established in 2024, Global Acts Solutions SDN Bhd is an answering service. Their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLafayette, LA
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Reddoch Media Group is a web design agency. They are in Lafayette, Louisiana and have small team. Their team specializes in Web Design and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Deseret Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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BioStrata is a public relations agency. Located in Histon, England and Boston, Massachusetts, the agency was founded in 2014. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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See all 10 projectsTRANSFORM Solutions is a data solutions company that specializes in data collection, mining, and workflow simplification services. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of clients praising their communication, timely delivery, and value for cost. Clients commend their ability to adapt to feedback and consistently deliver high-quality results, making them a reliable choice for data-driven projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Natick, MA
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Performance Marketing Analytics is a data analytics company. Launched in 2002, the agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Newtown, PA
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Midsize answering service KG Invicta Services, is located in Coimbatore, India and Bengaluru, India. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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CSV Now, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, was established in 2020. They focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAlbuquerque, NM
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Peri Pakroo, J.D. Is a small Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Based in Miami, Florida and Ciudad de México, Mexico, nearBPO is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Evesham, NJ
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Ktr International LLC is an Evesham, New Jersey-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Financial Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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See all 1 projectsMagissistant provides customer support and virtual assistant services, assisting clients in managing day-to-day inquiries, onboarding, and back-office support. Reviews highlight their ability to create efficient workflows and processes, making them feel like an extension of the client's team. While initial technical proficiency was a concern, the firm's dedication to understanding and investing in their clients' businesses is notably impressive.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Medical Outsourced Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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DCD Agency is an answering service company. Their small team is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Call Center Services and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Capture Connect Media is an Advertising company. The New Orleans, Louisiana-based team provides Advertising and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cheektowaga, NY
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Key Video Production is a small Cheektowaga, New York-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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Based in Laguna Niguel, California, JAK Research Services, Inc. Is a small Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Intránsol is a Translation company founded in 1989. Their team focuses on Translation and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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CLEAR LANGUAGE SERVICES, a small Translation company, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Translation and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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California H.O.A. Collection Services is a Commercial Financing company. Founded in 2014, the firm is in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield, NJ
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Affinity Resource Group is a small HR Consulting company in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Their services include HR Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Flywheel Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Columbus, Ohio. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, NJ
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UBSOffice is an IT managed services company. Their small team is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. Their services include IT managed services and Document Digitization & Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Adams, MA
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Thunderbolt Business Services, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2010. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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MeDo Consulting is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and are headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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MONCOR CONSULTING AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC, a Business Consulting company, is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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ALPS Services, Inc. Is an Accounting company. They are in Cincinnati, Ohio, and their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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San Consults, a Business Consulting company, was founded in 2015. In Lawrenceville, Georgia, the team offers Business Consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Outsource Strategies International, a Staffing company, was founded in 2002. The company provides Staffing and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Half Past Midnight is a Market Research company launched in 2020. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Market Research and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Azul SEO Solutions LLC is a social media marketing firm launched in 2016. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Big Click Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Social media marketing firm Shop On Fire is located in Sarasota, Florida. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Davidson Designs is a small social media marketing company founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Addiction-Rep is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Sarasota, Florida. Their team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Web Marketing is a small Sarasota, Florida-based PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Muncie, IN
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Circle Three Branding is a Market Research company. In Muncie, Indiana, the firm was established in 2017. Their team specializes in Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waveland, MS
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WorkWise, LLC is a Commercial Property Management company. The Waveland, Mississippi-based agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Commercial Property Management and Call Center Services.
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List of the Top 15 United States BPO Services
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, PA
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35.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999St. Louis, MO
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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34.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Cambridge, MA
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34.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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34.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Home, KS
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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32.9/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Ogden, UT
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Garden City, NY
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32.3/40.014/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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33.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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36.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Margate, FL
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31.2/40.014.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Afton, WY
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35.9/40.019/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Portland, OR
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30.8/40.015/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999American Fork, UT
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30.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews3.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Mahwah, NJ
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30.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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32.6/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Simi Valley, CA
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35.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Duluth, GA
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Back Office Outsourcing50% Other
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U.S. BPO FAQs
An American BPO company runs specific business functions on your behalf — typically processes that are repetitive, rules-driven, or specialized enough that outsourcing is more efficient than building internal capacity. Common BPO service areas include:
- Customer support and call center operations
- Back-office services
- Finance and accounting outsourcing
- Claims processing
- HR outsourcing
- Industry-specific outsourcing
Furthermore, U.S.-based BPOs typically combine domestic delivery with nearshore or offshore teams to balance cost, quality, and time-zone coverage.
Three reasons buyers consistently cite — regulatory familiarity, English-language quality, and account management proximity:
- Regulatory familiarity matters when your work touches HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, or state-specific compliance, U.S. firms understand the frameworks natively.
- English-language quality matters most for customer-facing functions where accent neutrality and cultural fluency move CSAT scores.
- Account management proximity means your weekly business review happens in your time zone, not at midnight.
That said, many US BPOs blend onshore management with offshore or nearshore delivery teams. Don't assume "US-based" means every agent is in the US — ask explicitly about the delivery model during evaluation.
U.S. BPO pricing varies enormously by service type and delivery model. Based on Clutch pricing data and rates listed by US BPO providers:
- Domestic call center agents: typically $25 – $45 per hour
- Offshore-delivered support managed from the US: typically $8 – $20 per hour
- Specialized back-office work: often priced per-transaction or per-claim rather than hourly
- Project minimums: most US BPO engagements start at $5,000 – $10,000 per month in committed volume
Moreover, many providers price based on outcomes rather than hours. Outcome pricing transfers efficiency risk to the BPO, but you'll want to validate their volume forecasts carefully before signing.
Filter on three things in this order — scope match, security and compliance readiness, and reference quality:
- Scope match means the BPO actually does what you need at the volume you need it; a 50-agent call center isn't built for a 5-agent specialty desk, and vice versa.
- Security and compliance readiness means SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or whatever your regulatory environment requires — ask for the actual reports, not just claims of compliance.
- Reference quality means talking to current clients of similar size and scope, and asking about turnover, ramp time, and what happened when something went wrong.
It’s also worth considering how the BPO handles knowledge transfer, what their training program looks like, and whether you have a single point of accountability or are bouncing between team leads.
- Pricing that's significantly below market — BPO is a labor business; rates that look too good usually mean high turnover, undertrained agents, or both.
- No clear SLA framework — Reputable BPOs commit to specific metrics (response time, accuracy, abandonment rate) with consequences for missing them. Vague service descriptions are a problem.
- Heavy reliance on a single delivery site — Geographic concentration is an operational risk. Ask about business continuity and where your work would actually run.
- No willingness to discuss attrition — Turnover is the dirty secret of the BPO industry. A vendor who won't share their attrition rate is hiding something.
- Pitch team disappears after signing — Confirm in writing who runs your account day-to-day.